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Hello - I am a classically trained musician who plays in orchestras as well as in a band that has a moderate level of success here in Portland. I've also been involved in writing scores for professional theater and performance art projects. I know many many artists in this town and with the exception of a few, most of us work at least 1 job in order to survive. Our reality as individuals, as the "little guys" is that we can barely afford to live. However, In Spring of 2007 there were at least 3 ads in the New Yorker Magazine touting Portland as a great place for artists.... we can't live here if we don't have support

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